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Harvey Family Papers, 1851-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
22 linear ft. (46 boxes)
Abstract:
Dorothy Harvey Leonard was a nurse and family historian until her death in 2007. The collection includes Leonard's own writings as well as family manuscripts, photographs and other memorabilia. Also includes material from her sister, Ruth Harvey Mavronikolas, and extensive genealogical material compiled by her cousin, Kathaleen Johnson Carter. The Harvey family descends through Jesse Harvey, the son of Michael and Elizabeth, who was married to Keziah Ward in Center Monthly Meeting, NC, in 1786. Related families include Carter, Tregelles, Thorp, Palmer, Sharpless, Hampton, and many others.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Mary Jane Holcombe Trautman papers, 1940s-2005

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Abstract:
Mary Jane Holcombe Trautman was a psychiatric nurse and educator. This collection contains a small selection of her personal papers, photographs, and poems, along with extensive correspondence with fellow nurse Gretta (Margaretta) Styles.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Mary Starke Harper papers, 1972-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
21.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Mary Starke Harper was a nurse leader in health policy and a scholar of geropsychiatric nursing and the care of the minority elderly. She was the first African American graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. This collection consists primarily of research files which Dr. Harper assembled from 1972-1988, when she held leadership posts at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Olga Weiss papers, 1948-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Madeline Olga Weiss is a psychiastric nurse who has been active in nursing journal publishing. This collection includes personal correspondence, materials related to Philadelphia General Hospital, and publications.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Hildegard E. Peplau papers, 1949-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.1 linear feet
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Hildegard Elizabeth Peplau was nationally and internationally known for her expertise in psychiatric and mental health nursing. This collection consists primarily of papers on psychiatric nursing which Hildegard Peplau prepared and presented at conferences, workshops, and other professional activities. It also contains reprints of a number of her published articles.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Dorothy A. Mereness papers, 1910-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Dorothy Ann Mereness, R.N., Ed.D., F.A.A.N., was Dean of the School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania from 1965 to 1977 and a pioneer in the development of psychiatric nursing. This collection consists of personal papers and institutional files. The personal papers document Mereness's professional development. Although largely incomplete, the organizational files show the extent of Mereness's involvement in the development of nursing at both regional and national levels.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Dorothy Harvey Leonard papers, 1948-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Dorothy Harvey Leonard was a Quaker and psychiatric nurse. This unprocessed collection contains various materials related to her hospital employers.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Ildaura Murillo-Rohde papers, 1930-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
23.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Ildaura Murillo-Rohde (1920-2010) was a psychiatric nursing leader. This collection is unprocessed. A preliminary inventory is given here. Please contact the Center for more information.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Alice Merritt Robinson papers, 1920-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The strength of this collection lies in the materials which relate to the professional training of nurses and nursing education issues, particularly with regard to psychiatric nursing. Robinson's work as a nursing instructor, administrator, and author are well documented by her speeches, annotated manuscripts for publication, personal and professional writings, employment files, and photographs. The collection also contains several journal issues and reprints of Robinson's writings.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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